2021 Best Suburbs Near Allentown, Pennsylvania

Located in eastern Pennsylvania north of Philadelphia, Allentown is a city of adventure. It’s home to great museums, including the Allentown Art Museum, the Liberty Bell Museum (with a full-sized replica of its namesake) and the America on Wheels Museum, which highlights vintage vehicles. Entertainment can be found all around, including catching a baseball game at Coca-Cola Park or exploring the Fairgrounds Center. The third most populous city in the state, Allentown is home to more than 120,000 residents. Check out the 10 best suburbs of the Queen City.

10. Lower Macungie Township

• Population: 32,626
• Median Home Value: $266,600
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 25 minutes
• School Ranking: A-
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 2
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 0

Located in Lehigh County, Lower Macungie Township is about eight miles southwest of downtown Allentown. What started as an agricultural and mining community has grown into quite the suburb. This sizable township has multiple recreational areas, shopping centers and country clubs. Residents enjoy the town’s open space, housing developments and the great education system. Take a look at the new homes in Macungie!

9. Bushkill Township

• Population: 8,574
• Median Home Value: $286,900
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 30.7 minutes
• School Ranking: A
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 25
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 26

Bushkill Township has a plethora of open space and hiking opportunities. Whether you’re visiting the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center or taking on the Leroy Smith Hiking Trail, you’ll have your fill of fresh air in Bushkill! Of course, there are plenty of urban amenities throughout the township, including grocery stores, farmer’s markets and places of worship. Find your new home in Bushkill!

8. Upper Nazareth Township

• Population: 6,975
• Median Home Value: $253,600
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 30 minutes
• School Ranking: A
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 41
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 6

Upper Nazareth Township is a suburban community sprawling across nearly eight square miles. A variety of grocery stores, locally owned retail stores and places of worship are scattered across the township, so you never have to travel far to get what you need. With the borough of Nazareth nearby and the city of Bethlehem within easy driving distance, there’s no shortage of places to explore.

7. Lower Nazareth Township

• Population: 6,468
• Median Home Value: $295,800
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 28 minutes
• School Ranking: A
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 50
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 4

As the name implies, Lower Nazareth Township is located just south of Nazareth. Like its counterparts to the north, Lower Nazareth has a variety of urban delights, including restaurants, retail stores and a stellar education system. One of the township’s more notable establishments was the old Nazareth Speedway; although the track closed in 2004, you can still see where parts of it used to be.

6. Upper Saucon Township

• Population: 17,139
• Median Home Value: $296,600
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 27 minutes
• School Ranking: A
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 79
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 2

Upper Saucon Township is located about seven miles south of Allentown. The township saw an explosion of growth in the mid-1800s due to the construction of the North Pennsylvania Railroad. Present-day Upper Saucon Township is home to restaurants, multiple country clubs and DeSales University. With only two violent crimes committed in the past year, Upper Saucon Township is one of the safest cities in Pennsylvania!

5. Upper Milford Township

• Population: 7,821
• Median Home Value: $265,400
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 25 minutes
• School Ranking: A
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 19
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 2

Upper Milford Township is located 11 miles south of Allentown. With its hills, barns and fields, the township boasts a quiet, rural atmosphere. Many vintage houses still stand, adding to the area’s charm. There are urban amenities to be found, of course, including restaurants, locally owned businesses and plenty of parks. Browse the new homes available in Milford!

4. Nazareth

• Population: 5,720
• Median Home Value: $179,500
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 23 minutes
• School Ranking: A
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 50
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 4

Located about 15 miles northwest of Allentown, Nazareth is a borough in Northampton County. Although small in population, Nazareth packs in the fun. Its streets are lined with restaurants, businesses and places of worship. Pick any major street and you’re guaranteed to find what you need! Residents also have their pick of multiple parks, including one dedicated to dogs. Your new home in Nazareth is waiting for you!

3. South Whitehall Township

• Population: 19,903
• Median Home Value: $232,600
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 25 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 483
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 13

South Whitehall Township is a thriving community located only about five miles west of downtown Allentown. This township is home to sports fields, shopping centers and medical centers. One highlight is Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, an amusement park with fun for the whole family. Additionally, South Whitehall is the first suburb on our list with an A+ school ranking! Check out the new homes in Whitehall!

2. North Whitehall Township

• Population: 16,357
• Median Home Value: $263,000
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 27 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 41
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 9

North Whitehall Township is a great mix of rural and urban lifestyles. On the one hand, it has rich farmland, parks and nature preserves where you can escape city life. On the other, the township has a variety of businesses, a strong education system and the Lehigh Valley Zoo. Families looking for a blend of country and city living will love the diversity in North Whitehall Township.

1. Upper Macungie Township

• Population: 24,764
• Median Home Value: $307,400
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 256 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 164
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 7

Upper Macungie Township tops the list of Allentown suburbs. This township boasts friendly neighborhoods, a strong sense of community and a top-rated school district. There’s a wealth of activity here, ranging from the clusters of shopping centers in the township’s central district to beautiful parks and hiking trails. Upper Macungie Township is also known for its safety, giving residents plenty of peace of mind.

Additional Suburbs

Suburbs	Pop.	Median Home Value	Mean Travel to Work	School Rank	Property Crimes	Violent Crimes
Emmaus	11,467	$175,100	23 minutes	A-	164	7
Lower Saucon Township	10,856	$302,400	25 minutes	A-	76	10
Hellertown	5,857	$183,100	27 minutes	A-	49	17
Independence Township	5,444	$244,500	33 minutes	A-	10	3
Greenwich Township, NJ	5,474	$331,200	40 minutes	A-	99	0
Salisbury Township	13,947	$210,700	24 minutes	B+	154	8
Easton	27,216	$130,500	26 minutes	B+	388	69
Hanover Township	11,538	$290,100	26 minutes	B+	205	41
Palmer Township	21,463	$226,900	32 minutes	B+	264	13
Phillipsburg, NJ	14,212	$135,300	31 minutes	B+	295	44
Forks Township	15,635	$263,600	36 minutes	B+	98	8
Northampton	9,870	$167,800	25 minutes	B	79	2
Whitehall Township	27,714	$182,100	23 minutes	B	898	21
Moore Township	9,393	$225,000	28 minutes	B	59	4
Hackettstown, NJ	9,463	$273,600	29 minutes	B	46	5
Bethlehem Township	24,055	$245,700	28 minutes	B	323	18
Lehigh Township	10,492	$206,900	33 minutes	B	4	3
Lopatcong Township, NJ	8,322	$263,100	35 minutes	B	67	1
Mansfield Township, NJ	7,361	$309,200	37 minutes	B	82	1
Blairstown Township, NJ	5,728	$337,000	41 minutes	B	30	3
Catasauqua	6,598	$147,000	24 minutes	B-	101	10
Washington Borough, NJ	6,452	$210,600	36 minutes	B-	47	4
Lehighton	5,329	$116,900	35 minutes	B-	104	9
Washington Township, NJ	6,353	$309,200	37 minutes	B-	50	2
Washington Township (Northampton Co., Pa.)	5,279	$231,800	32 minutes	C+	40	4
Bangor	5,237	$156,700	33 minutes	C+	51	13
Palmerton	5,344	$118,500	34 minutes	C+	89	13
Upper Mount Bethel Township	6,897	$229,300	34 minutes	C+	N/A	N/A
Washington Township (Lehigh Co., Pa.)	6,782	$204,800	29 minutes	C+	N/A	N/A
Weisenberg Township	5,240	$288,300	28 minutes	A-	N/A	N/A
Williams Township	6,132	$294,300	33 minutes	A	N/A	N/A
Wilson	7,830	$125,100	30 minutes	A	N/A	N/A

NewHomeSource pulled data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Services and the U.S. Census Bureau. In the event exact crime data was unavailable, estimates were used. These factors were entered into an algorithm to calculate a score for each suburb.